Class Progression
All classes at White Flint Creations are reserved as Private, 1-on-1 Instruction. This gives you the best opportunity to gain as much skill and knowledge as possible. If you’d like to bring a friend, please leave a note when booking so we can prepare. There will be a $50 “Friend Fee” due at the beginning of your class.
Bladesmith 1
Coil Spring Kiridashi
4.5-hour single session $250 for the first participant, Bring a friend for 50$
A perfect introduction to bladesmithing. In this class, we will transform a piece of coil spring into a small utility knife. We will start from blanks and forge in the blade, handle, and even heat treat the knife. Following the heat treatment, students will get an introduction to the belt grinder and have a chance to further refine their knives. If time allows, knives will be rough-finished in the shop under the guidance of the instructor or finished at home.
Bladesmith 2
Railroad Spike Fixed Blade
5 hours OR 2 x 2.5 hours broken session $275 for the first participant, Bring a friend for 50$
The second step of the bladesmithing progression is in your first railroad spike knife. This classic project will have the student draw out, shape, and bevel the blade, make a unique handle, and heat treat the knife.
Bladesmith 3
6 hours OR 2 x 3 hours broken session
Blacksmith’s File Knife $350 for the first participant, Bring a friend for 50$
Master hammer control and efficient use of the anvil with the Blacksmith’s File Knife. In this project, students will take a retired farrier’s rasp/file and transform it into a one-of-a-kind knife with an integral handle. This path is much better suited for those who have NOT taken the Fundamentals courses.
EDC Fixed Blade (~8 hours OR 2 x 4 hours broken session ) $450 for the first participant, Bring a friend for 50$
In the ultimate class of our bladesmithing progression, we will start with rectangular stock and forge a one-of-a-kind full tang fixed blade knife. This full-length build class will take you from raw steel to a finished knife, all under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Students will have a variety of handle materials to choose from.
